Q: What is the Pedal Boat Pub?
We're so glad you asked! We are a 25 foot Cycleboat Bar for 16 guests with 10 pedal stations facing each other around a beautiful mahogany bar. A trough-style cooler runs through the middle of the bar allowing riders to easily access their own cold food and beverages. It has large cushiony seats and soft pedals, the riding experience is comparable to being on a beach cruiser. We are the first Cycleboat Bar in Oakland County!
Q: How much does it cost?
Pricing is for up to 16 passengers. We suggest having at least 6.
Monday-Thursday Pricing
Full Boat: $450.00
Friday-Sunday Pricing
Full Boat: $530.00
Q: How long is a tour?
Each tour is an hour and a half long. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early. A Pedal Boat employee will meet you in Green’s Park parking lot to transport any alcoholic beverages through the park to the boat. You are welcome to schedule more than one time slot! We can also provide all day events upon requests.
Q: Where is the tour meeting place?
All tours start and end at Green’s Park 66 S. Park Boulevard! Only 4 cars permitted to park at Green’s Park. See additional Parking information below.
Green’s Park, 66 S Park Boulevard, Orion Township, MI 48362
Q: I can't wait to get on board! How do I book?
1. Click on "Book Now!", this will then take you to a calendar with available days and times.
2. Click on the day and time you wish to reserve. If you have a discount code or gift certificate, click the blue line above guests to open field for discount code or gift certificate.
3. Choose "full boat" 16 passengers, whether you have 6 or 16. We are currently not offering individual seats.
4. Fill out Contact Information.
5. Last page is Payment Information. If you didn’t complete this last step, you most likely don’t have a reservation.
6. Once booked we will send you a confirmation email with information. We suggest arriving 15 minutes early. Our Pedal Boat employee will meet you in the parking lot to transport your alcoholic beverages through the park. Do not enter Green’s Park with alcohol!
Q: What if I have more than 16 people?
Talk to Marcella about hosting a larger group and she will coordinate a dueling tour with enough advance notice. Tour on Orion seats up to 12 passengers. 12 passengers can lounge with Riva for a guided or non-guided tour while 16 people can pedal on the party barge. Both groups will leave and return from Green’s Park. Please make arrangements as far in advance as possible to make sure your group can be accommodated.
Q: How do we get to the boat and when should we arrive?
We will meet you at Green’s Park! We suggest you arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time due to limited parking. You may have to park in a public parking lot and carpool to Green’s Park, 66 S. Park Blvd. See alternative parking below.
Q: Do I need to bring my own cooler and ice?
You are more than welcome to bring your own, but we provide the ice as well as self-serve coolers that runs through the middle of the bar. Any handicapped passengers and passengers carrying heavy coolers/bags should have priority when parking at Green’s Park. Please be advised that only 4 cars from your party are allowed to park at Green’s Park and 4 spots are not always available depending on other events at the park. See additional parking options below.
Q: Will there be a captain on board?
Each tour will have a CAPTAIN and FIRST MATE! You will be in great hands as each captain is trained to guarantee your safety and fun!
Q: How about music, do I need to bring that too?
We will have playlists set up for you on our own devices but you are more than welcome and encouraged to bring your own censored music for the ride! We have an aux cord as well as Bluetooth on board.
Q: Is there a bathroom on board?
Yes! There is a portable toilet for emergencies. It gets used on most rides and cleaned between every ride.
Q: What should we bring?
Favorite snacks, drinks, a source or music (optional), sunscreen, sunglasses and optional bathing suit. We do have the ability to stop and jump in the water on a hot day to cool off!
Q: How do I book an all day event?
For special requests you have to Call (248)-621-2288 or email pedalboatpub@gmail.com
Q: What is the Cancellation Policy?
Reservations are non-refundable and non-reschedulable . We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any time due to weather, safety, mechanical or behavioral issues.
The Pedal Boat Pub will sail in light rain, thanks to a collapsible canopy that covers the bar.
In the case of extreme weather (if thunder, lightening or heavy winds are present) the captain reserves the right to cancel the tour. If your tour is cancelled, we will attempt to reschedule you for an alternate date/time, free of charge, or provide you with a refund minus $50. Refunds are not available to behavior-related cancellations.
No refunds awarded to no-shows.
Q: It's raining, are we still going out for a tour?
In the case of extreme weather (if thunder, lightening or heavy winds are present) the captain reserves the right to cancel the tour. If your tour is cancelled, we will attempt to reschedule you for an alternate date/time or provide you with a refund minus $50. No refunds will be awarded to no-shows.
Q: Do you provide life jackets?
Our number one priority is safety! There are life jackets for all adults and children on board, wearing them is optional. You must sign a waiver before departure.
Q: Am I allowed on the boat even if I'm not 21?
Yes. You must be 21 with ID in order to consume alcoholic beverages. If under the age of 18 a legal guardian must sign before you can hop on.
Q: Will there be alcohol available on the boat or do I have to bring my own?
You supply your own food and beverages for the trip. We supply coolers full of ice in the center of the bar!
Q: I don't have 16 people, can I still rent the whole boat?
Yes! However, we recommend a minimum of 6 people to run the tour.
Q: Can we get married on the Pedal Boat? Additional Parking?
Yes! We now offer customized ceremony weddings packages with Captain Cody James Stauber. Ask for details.
Parking Information!!
A Maximum of 4 cars allowed in the Green’s Park Parking Lot. Please carpool to Green’s Park. P8 is Green’s Park on Downtown Public Parking Info Pg. Please allow handicapped passengers or passengers with heavy coolers/bags to park at Green’s Park. 66 Park Blvd. Orion Township.
Monday - Friday 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00 reservations - additional parking (more than 4 cars) see Public Parking Pg. After 5:00 passengers may park at PNC Bank 88 W. Flint St.
Saturday 12:00 reservations - additional parking (more than 4 cars) see Public Parking Pg. After 1:00 passengers may park at PNC Bank 88 W. Flint St. Lake Orion, 48362
Sunday - Additional parking kitty-corner across the street at PNC Bank 88 W. Flint St. Lank Orion, MI 48362. Just N. of Flint St. on the E. side.